Texans no longer have the right to use their land without approval from the state. Regulatory restrictions on property use-even more than eminent domain abuse-are the main threat to private property rights today.
Austin’s Guaranteed Indigent Program
Things have gotten expensive in Austin. According to Salary.com, the cost of living is reportedly 9.1% higher than the national average, with the largest differentials being observed in health care, food and housing. The cost of childcare is also relatively high, with the average annual payment totaling $8,759. “This cost is ranked NO. 31 nationally.”...